Unspeak by Poole, Steven, 1972- instant download

Unspeak by Poole, Steven, 1972- instant download

282 pages ; 21 cm, \"Unspeak is language as a weapon. In societies of apparently free public debate, Unspeak tries to shut down arguments before they happen. By creating the language we use to talk about domestic politics and international affairs, the purpose of Unspeak is to make objections unspeakable and, eventually, unthinkable. As it spreads throughout the media, we are pressured to accept the pre-packaged conclusions of politicians, military agencies and corporate interests. In the tradition of George Orwell, Steven Poole traces the globalising wave of modern Unspeak - from the culture wars to the culture of war.\"--BOOK JACKET, Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-271) and index, Community -- Nature -- Tragedy -- Operations -- Terror -- Abuse -- Freedom -- Extremism -- Epilogue